Balcoon, a new bathroom series from Duravit; is a strikingly elegant design created by Patricia Urquiola. Created for the medium price segment the overall design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which the name ‘Balcoon’ is derived.
The above-counter basins create a sculptural focal point in the room. Playing with two different levels in this way is a constant across the entire collection – from the wall-mounted washbasins through the toilets and bidets up to the furniture elements and bathtubs. Earthy shades and textured finishes help to bring a ‘hand-made’ feel to the ceramics
One of the striking details within the Balcoon washing area is the console with its integrated rear pane, whilst underneath Patricia Urquiola designed an unusual, partly asymmetric arrangement of drawers and open shelves. The visual tension of the furniture elements is further reinforced by the combination of contrasting colours.
The Balcoon acrylic built-in bathtubs re-enforce the interplay between two levels with two visually striking details: the oval, raised edge of the tub sits on a seamless acrylic panel that extends into the corners and is easy to clean.